These cities are seeing the largest jump in auto loan debt—see the list

A new WalletHub analysis found that Americans collectively owe about $1.7 trillion in auto loan debt, with the average household carrying nearly $14,000.

Viral 2006 Walmart receipt highlights how sharply grocery prices have climbed
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A viral receipt showing 79 grocery items costing $161 in 2006 is fueling discussion about inflation, with experts breaking down why prices have surged and whether wages can keep pace.

Business leaders warn proposed digital ad tax could hurt Illinois companies | ChicagoLIVE
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The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce says a proposed Illinois tax on digital advertising would make it more expensive for small businesses to market online and compete with larger companies. 

CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals

Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

Market rallies despite Iran tensions as investors watch oil prices closely
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Investment advisor Jonathan Hoenig breaks down why markets continue climbing amid the Iran conflict, what could impact gas prices next, and how Americans can navigate the economy for the rest of the year.

421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch

Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle.

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.

20+ boba, coffee, and tea mixes recalled over dry milk Salmonella risk

The list of products affected by a previous dry milk recall grew even longer this week as the Food and Drug Administration identified more than 20 new products that needed to be pulled from shelves.

Krispy Kreme deadline approaching, some people eligible for up to $3,500

Time is running out for those affected by the Krispy Kreme data breach to submit a claim to receive their share of a recent settlement with the company.

PepsiCo expected to increase prices on small chip bags, report says

A new report says that PepsiCo will raise prices on some products after earlier price cuts boosted sales and helped regain customers.

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.

Hooters CEO explains why the brand is getting a reset | ChicagoLIVE
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Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the company’s rebrand, its Chicago roots and why he says the goal is to bring the brand back to its original concept. He also talked about uniforms, food, customer feedback and why Chicago-area restaurants are not expected to see major changes.

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO

On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.

Chicago City Council OKs pause on wage hike for tipped workers
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The City Council approved a compromise deal to delay the gradual increase in the subminimum wage for tipped workers in Chicago.

Subminimum wage hike delay OK’d by Chicago City Council

The City Council approved a compromise deal to delay the gradual increase in the subminimum wage for tipped workers in Chicago.

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.

Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably

More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds. 

New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks

The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.